Smoky skies Sunday because of pair of wildfires

Northern Colorado residents dealt with smoke from a pair of wildfires throughout Sunday, though the smoke was not as prevalent as initially predicted, according to the National Weather Service's Boulder forecast office.

Meteorologist Russell Danielson said cloudy skies and a weather system that produced Sunday's scattered showers, thunderstorms and gusty winds are responsible for the smoke from the 416 and Ute Park fires being less concentrated.

"We could see more smoke if the fires flare up tonight or tomorrow," Danielson added.

According to the Associated Press, the 416 Fire has burned 2,255 acres north of Durango and is only 10 percent contained. It has forced about 1,500 residents to evacuate about 825 homes, with 760 more homes on pre-evacuation notice.

The Ute Park Fire, in northern New Mexico, has burned nearly 32,000 acres and is 0 percent contained.